Picking Up

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
3-23-2016
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Fishing has started to pick up at South Fork as the water temperatures climb into the 40’s. Anglers have had some success along Jet Ski Beach and at the cove next to the dam on the northeast side of the lake using PowerBait. Fish along the northeast side of the lake appear to be trying to spawn in the shallows. PowerBait seems to be working better than worms. Anglers are also having success using wooly and seal buggers. Other small flies such as hares ears, egg patterns, soft hackles, egg sucking leeches and chironomids should work from shore. The trick this time of year is to not cast too far out. Trout are cruising the shallows where the sun can warm up the water to a more desirable temperature. Fish are often caught within a few feet of shore as anglers reel in their line to cast again.




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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

Angel Lake: Road still Closed
Cave Lake: Mostly Open Water
Cold Creek Reservoir: Ice Free
Illipah Reservoir: Plenty of Open Water
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Fish are Biting
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): No News
Ruby Lake NWR: Good Fishing

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Eagle Valley Reservoir: Improved Catch Rates
Echo Canyon Reservoir: Action Picking Up
Lake Mead: Striper Update
Lake Mohave: Fish Is Good
Colorado River - Laughlin: Laughlin Update
Upper Pahranagat Lake: Try the Upper Marsh
Kirch Wildlife Management Area: Rainbows Biting
Colorado River - Willow Beach: No News
: Trout Biting
Angel Lake: No News
Cave Lake: Water Opening Up
Cold Creek Reservoir: Ice Free
Illipah Reservoir: Open Water but Limited
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Plenty of Open Water
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): No News
Ruby Lake NWR: Fishing is Good
South Fork Reservoir: Good Fishing
Wild Horse Reservoir: Covered with Ice
Willow Creek Reservoir: Low Water Level
Wilson Reservoir: Trout Fishing Fair